The Waterfall and Koi Pond

One of the best relaxation spots in the villa’s gardens is the waterfall and fish pond. At Summertime, the waterfall came as a surprise. While digging for the Koi pond, we came across some huge laterite boulders. Rather than breaking them up, master landscape designer Shashank Vaidya decided to use them and create a waterfall as part of an almost 'natural jungle' look.

The main structure of the waterfall is created using these boulders. A large stone Buddha statue sits under a drooping frangipani tree while ferns overlap the bubbling stream.
Ferns overlap the bubbling stream, shaded by a drooping frangipani tree.
The waterfall flows into a fish pond filled with brilliant-coloured Japanese Koi carp.
A stone egg bubbles gently in the pond and adds its own sounds.

From early morning to late evening, the area sees a large number of birds.
If you want to try your hand at bird watching or breaking out the DSLR and trying some photography while on holiday, this is a great spot.

Whether or not you are keen on photography, this is the perfect spot for relaxing and getting rid of your city-induced stress.
Meditate, read or simply dream: Summertime Villa is great therapy!

The waterfall feeds the koi pondA stone egg shaped fountain from BaliFish are jumpingThe brilliant coloured Japanese koiThe sky reflects in the koi pondA serene Buddha meditates among the waterfallThe waterfall follows the natural contoursClever seats to sit inside the waterfall !Ferns and Amazon lilies adorn the waterfallA champa sheds flowers in the water